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Seoul: A Lee Kang-in goal saw Korea Republic defeat China PR 1-0 on Tuesday and conclude their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign with an unbeaten record atop of Group C.

After a goalless first half of few chances, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee put the Taegeuk Warriors in front on 61 minutes to seal a victory with a scoreline that, in truth, did not reflect their near complete dominance of proceedings at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

China, meanwhile, joined Korea Republic in the next stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and confirmed their ticket to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals by the slimmest of margins - finishing ahead of Thailand on the head-to-head ratio after both sides concluded their respective campaigns with eight points and identical goal margins. .....

FT | 🇰🇷 Korea Republic 1️⃣-0️⃣ China PR 🇨🇳

It's victory for Taegeuk Warriors as The Red Dragons' Round 3 hopes hang in the balance! #AsianQualifiers pic.twitter.com/KkXBsTpu44
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) June 11, 2024

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